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News by Date: June 2006 Weizmann Institute Scientists discover how substitutions are made for injured genes 30 June 2006 - Weizmann Institute of Science If there were no bench for second-string players on a football team, who would substitute for tired or injured team members? A team of Weizmann Institute scientists has found that, if the team were made up of genes, they might pull athletes who can play a little football in a pinch from nearby basketball or rugby teams. Their findings were published in the March issue of Nature Genetics. Nanotubes form aalong atomic steps 30 June 2006 - Weizmann Institute of Science The Weizmann Institute of Science today announced that a research group headed by Dr. Ernesto Joselevich has developed a new approach to create patterns of carbon nanotubes by formation along atomic steps on sapphire surfaces. Carbon nanotubes are excellent candidates for the production of nanoelectronic circuits, but their assembly into ordered arrays remains a major obstacle toward this application. VISTAGY Renews Status as Official Supplier to World Champion Renault F1 Team 30 June 2006 - VISTAGY VISTAGY, Inc., the developer of engineering software that provides specialized design functionality to commercial CAD/PDM/PLM systems, today announced that the company has renewed its status as an official supplier of specialized engineering software to the World Champion Renault F1 Team in Enstone, England. The Renault F1 Team used VISTAGY's FiberSIM software to design and manufacture composite parts for its R26 racecar, which the team launched in Monaco in January of 2006. 3M Abrasive Systems teams up with Dynabrade and Surtech to demonstrate latest grinding technologies 30 June 2006 - 3M Europe Manufacturing efficiency can be improved in one stop as 3M joins forces with two top tool suppliers to offer consultation on grinding issues, and demonstrate the latest in abrasive technology. 3M touch screens deployed in airbus production halls 30 June 2006 - 3M Europe 3M Touch Systems has announced that 200 kiosk terminal systems featuring its capacitive touch screen technology have been installed in the production facilities of the new Airbus Superbird/A380 aircraft family across Germany. Using these terminals, Airbus engineers benefit from fast, easy and secure access to construction plans, technical data and company-related employee information. Give the 3M touch to every job 30 June 2006 - 3M Europe Global innovation company 3M has developed a new range of fibre discs for a wide variety of general purpose metalworking applications. The new 3M 581C Fibre Discs use a reliable alumina zirconia abrasive, giving good performance on mild and stainless steels for all purpose metal finishing in the transportation, construction, and general metal fabrication sectors. Freedom of the Seas, powered and propelled by ABB 30 June 2006 - ABB Automation Technologies The world's largest cruise liner, Freedom of the Seas, sets off on her maiden transatlantic voyage on May 3, powered and propelled by ABB electrical and propulsion systems. ABB technology helps boost Norway's gas exports 30 June 2006 - ABB Automation Technologies ABB, said today it has been awarded two orders totaling $28 million from energy company Norsk Hydro for automation technologies to support the giant Ormen Lange gas field off the coast of Norway. Projects unleash innovation in energy, bioproducts and fire protection 30 June 2006 - Alberta Research Council Edmonton...Building better solar panels and increasing energy efficiency on Alberta farms are just two of the projects funded under the latest round of the province's innovation program. Studies explore many complex linkages between smoking and cancer 30 June 2006 - American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Researchers are delving deeper into the links between smoking and cancer, teasing out the genes and molecules involved as well as other factors that affect cancer risk. They have found, for example, a specific protein that decreases with smoking cessation. Genetic factors are also being implicated in the lung cancers of people who have never smoked. New studies are revealing an association between smoking and ovarian cancer, as well as between second-hand smoke exposure and lung cancer survival. iSTART model illustrates brain functions that lead to autistic behaviors 30 June 2006 - Boston University Approximately 1.5 million children and adults in the U.S. have autism and it is estimated to be the fastest growing developmental disability with a 10 – 17 percent increase each year. While much is known about the symptoms of autism, the exact cause of the condition is not yet defined. 3M Dual Lock Reclosable Fasteners deliver secure attachment again and again 30 June 2006 - 3M Europe Dual Lock Reclosable Fasteners from 3M are the cost effective way to secure frequently removed parts or temporary fixtures including invisible access doors and panels, flooring, display components and signs in flexible or multi-use environments such as offices, conference facilities and arenas. 3M enters the 10Gb Ethernet market 30 June 2006 - 3M Europe Global technology company 3M today announced that it has introduced a structured cabling product range specifically designed to support the growing number of business and public sector users moving to high speed 10Gbit/s Ethernet data networking. The Volition 10Gbit/s structured cabling system from 3M, comprising cabling, jacks, patch cables and panels, is available with immediate effect from authorised 3M distributors and installers. BU Photonics Center Deputy Director Dr. Glenn Thoren demonstrated acoustic-driven platform 30 June 2006 - Boston University The new RedOwl “sniper detection and surveillance” robot was recently demonstrated to the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisition, Dr. Delores Etter, by Dr. Glenn Thoren, Deputy Director of the Photonics Center at Boston University. Bayer MaterialScience developed new ester-based TPU grades 30 June 2006 - Bayer MaterialScience AG Bayer MaterialScience AG is offering four new thermoplastic polyurethanes with its new Desmopan grades DP 3055D, DP 3059D, DP 3065D and DP 3072D. They are based on esters and have been custom-made for injection molding. “This development is our response to the growing demand for ester-based TPU grades that exhibit greater abrasion resistance and improved processing characteristics,” says Luigi Cermesoni, head of the TPU segment at Bayer MaterialScience. New transparent thermoplastic polyurethane for ski boots 30 June 2006 - Bayer MaterialScience AG The new transparent Desmopan thermoplastic polyurethanes for ski boots exhibit significantly improved low-temperature flexibility and impact strength. They are already being used in the new Speedmachine ski boot model from Nordica. Cabot Corporation announces capacity expansion in China 30 June 2006 - Cabot Corporation Cabot Corporation announced today it will build a new specialty carbon black unit at its plant in the Tianjin Economic and Technological Development Area. Cabot Performance Products (Tianjin) Company, Ltd, a joint venture with Shanghai Coking Chemical Company will invest nearly US$30 million to build the special blacks unit that will have an annual nameplate capacity of approximately 20,000 metric tons. The unit will use the most advanced energy recovery and environmental technologies available and is scheduled to begin production in the second half of 2006. New service that will help pulp and paper companies reduce maintenance costs 29 June 2006 - Honeywell Specialty Materials Honeywell today announced a new service that will help pulp and paper companies reduce maintenance costs while keeping their quality-control equipment running smoothly: Honeywell Quality Control System Remote Monitoring. Designed to support Honeywell Da Vinci and MXOpen systems, QCS Remote Monitoring allows Honeywell technicians to securely monitor their customers’ scanner equipment and diagnose problems from afar, saving maintenance expenses and reducing downtime. CV Technologies grows business with Alberta Research Council expertise 29 June 2006 - Alberta Research Council An Alberta Research Council business unit, NuRx Services, is supporting the research and development needs of one of Canada's fastest growing biotech companies. Vitamin D and Flavonoids examined for impact on breast and ovarian cancers 29 June 2006 - American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) While risk factors for breast and ovarian cancers include menopause, obesity, family history and specific genetic mutations, researchers also are looking at the role of diet in the development, as well as the treatment and prevention of these tumors. At the 97th Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research, two groups of scientists using sophisticated statistical techniques report their findings of possible preventive properties of Vitamin D against breast cancer. HVDC technology will connect power grids of Norway and The Netherlands Zurich, Switzerland 29 June 2006 - ABB Automation Technologies ABB, said today it has received the go-ahead to proceed with the NorNed project, a high-voltage direct current transmission link connecting the power grids of Norway and The Netherlands. HVDC Light and automation upgrades give BP oil project a new lease on life 29 June 2006 - ABB Automation Technologies As part of the Valhall Re-development Project, ABB will provide front-end engineering design, with options for the engineering, procurement, construction and installation of the High Voltage Direct Current converters including the onshore station at Lista. 3M provides the critical link for the fastest advertising on the road 29 June 2006 - 3M Europe Dual Lock recloseable fasteners from global innovation company 3M are helping a new company to deliver a pioneering form of advertising on Britain's motorways and A-roads as well as in the hearts of cities and towns. Glasgow-based Spedian has developed a rapidly changeable system of reinforced vinyl advertising panels for rigid-sided articulated trailers and other vehicles. How to save energy at a wastewater works 29 June 2006 - ABB Automation Technologies Severn Trent Water, the world's fourth largest privately owned water company, achieved a 65 percent energy saving with ABB drives at a U.K. wastewater treatment plant. Initial switches to new Scotch-Brite Plus Floor Pads 29 June 2006 - 3M Europe Using state of the art technology, 3M, a leading manufacturer and supplier of cleaning solutions, has improved its range of Scotch-Brite floor pads for use with commercial floor buffing and polishing machines. Now ten per cent thicker, the Scotch-Brite Plus floor pad offers increased comfort and productivity. Initial, one of the biggest contract cleaning companies in the UK, has started to use the new Scotch-Brite Plus floor pads in many retail establishments in London. 3M uses cutting edge technology to offer wide range of high performance entrance matting & flooring solutions 29 June 2006 - VISTAGY Whether you are designing a new-build or refurbishing an existing site, choosing the right entrance matting is a major decision. In addition to providing a public access that looks consistently smart and welcoming, entrance matting should be effective in removing and trapping dirt and moisture, be of adequate length to maximize the number of footfalls, and be easy to clean. Carbo Tech Composites Selects VISTAGY's FiberSIM as its Composites Design Software 29 June 2006 - VISTAGY VISTAGY, Inc., the developer of engineering software that provides specialized design functionality to commercial CAD/PDM/PLM systems, today announced that Carbo Tech Composites, a leading manufacturing company and Formula One specialist, has selected VISTAGY's FiberSIM software as its composites design solution. The company will use the software to design and manufacture high-end composite parts for the motor sports industry, including all Formula One projects. A team of scientists at the Weizmann Institute of Science has shown how sea urchins grow new spines 29 June 2006 - Weizmann Institute of Science The sea urchin's tough, brittle spines are an engineering wonder. Composed of a single crystal from base to needle-sharp tip, they grow back within a few days after being broken off. Now, a team of scientists at the Weizmann Institute of Science has shown how they do it. Molecular messengers perform crucial role in nerve cell repair 29 June 2006 - Weizmann Institute of Science Long distance messengers star in many heroic tales, perhaps the most famous being the one about the runner who carried the news about the victory of the Greeks over the Persians in the fateful battle of Marathon. A team of researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science has now discovered how molecular messengers perform a crucial role in the ability of injured nerve cells to heal themselves. New study gives scientists insight into how the DNA code is turned into instructions for protein construction 28 June 2006 - Weizmann Institute of Science A team of scientists from the Weizmann Institute of Science and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has revealed the structure of a cellular editor that 'cuts and pastes' the first draft of RNA straight after it is formed from its DNA template. Many diseases appear to be tied to mistakes in this process, and understanding the workings of the machinery involved may lead to the ability to correct or prevent them in the future. New kind of electrical switch formed from organic molecules could be used in future 28 June 2006 - Weizmann Institute of Science Researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science have demonstrated a new kind of electrical switch, formed of organic molecules, that could be used in the future in nanoscale electronic components. VISTAGY Announces Partnership with the National Science Foundation Center for e-Design 28 June 2006 - VISTAGY VISTAGY, Inc., the developer of engineering software that provides specialized design functionality for commercial CAD/PDM/PLM systems, today announced an alliance with the National Science Foundation (NSF) Center for e-Design. The organizations are sharing technology and engineering expertise to build applications that will help engineers make more accurate, informed decisions early in product development to revolutionize design and manufacturing processes. Bonding expertise from 3M is cutting costs and increasing production capability in commercial vehicle sector 28 June 2006 - 3M Europe Advanced adhesive tapes and process knowledge from global innovation company 3M is helping Mansfield-based SDC trailers to optimise long term reliability while cutting costs and saving weight. Trailer specialist SDC turned to 3M as part of a programme to reduce the use of mechanical fasteners in trailer bodies. Now SDC is working with the bonding experts to explore a wide range of new joining and assembly technologies. 3M digital signage launches in UK 28 June 2006 - 3M Europe 3M Digital Signage has opened a UK office with a mission to bring its proven portfolio of software and display hardware solutions to a European customer base in retail, entertainment, leisure, corporate, education and other key markets. The business will be based at 3M UK's head offices in Bracknell, Berkshire. New hearing protection selector tool 28 June 2006 - 3M Europe Noise monitoring is becoming more and more an integral part of many workplace health and safety risk assessments. However, because different types of noise require different levels of attenuation, it can be a time consuming and confusing task to translate the data produced from a noise assessment into the type of hearing protection equipment required. In response to this, 3M has developed an automatic, on-line HPE Selector Tool that, using the very latest 3M technology, helps safety professionals quickly and easily select the correct type of HPE. ABB helps Bangkok reduce water loss 28 June 2006 - ABB Automation Technologies An ABB leak management solution will help the Bangkok Metropolitan Waterworks Authority reduce annual water loss by 160 million cubic meters and save $4 million in treatment and energy costs. ABB helps the traffic flow freely in Santiago de Chile 28 June 2006 - ABB Automation Technologies A comprehensive package of ABB integrated systems, automation, ventilation, lighting, signage and traffic management, has helped make the new Costanera Norte expressway in Chile the most advanced multilane expressway in the world ABB boosts output at Holcim cement plant 28 June 2006 - ABB Automation Technologies ABB increased production at a Holcim cement plant in Italy by an exceptional 8 percent and improved key quality indicators by between 25 and 40 percent, enabling Holcim to recoup its investment in only four months. ARC releases five new varieties of native grasses and one native legume 28 June 2006 - Alberta Research Council The Alberta Research Council today released six new varieties of native plant species suitable for reclaiming industrial disturbances in Alberta's Parkland region. These grasses and legume have demonstrated superior performance in the sandy soils common to that ecoregion. Cancerous vs. healthy cells: Researchers identify the road to success 28 June 2006 - American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Conventional cancer treatments are generally effective in wiping out tumor cells, but in the process they also may kill healthy cells. Researchers are focusing their efforts now on treatments that can target just the cancerous cells, without harming healthy tissue in their midst. These new types of drugs are known as targeted therapies, and physicians are studying their effectiveness and possible side effects in a variety of different types of cancer. Several targeted therapies are being studied alone and in combination to treat a variety of cancer types. In particular, cancerous brain tumors can be more difficult to treat than other cancers, and oncologists are developing therapies that target these cells to improve patients' survival. DSM and Crucell announce new CEO and establishment of PER.C6 R&D Center in Boston area 28 June 2006 - DSM Coating Resins Dutch biotechnology company Crucell N.V. and its technology partner DSM Biologics BV, a business unit of Royal DSM N.V., announced today that Dr. Marco Cacciuttolo has accepted the position of Chief Executive Officer of their joint PER.C6 R&D Center, which will be located in Cambridge, MA. Dr. Cacciuttolo joins the venture with over ten years of experience in technical operations within the biotech and pharmaceutical industries. NREL takes Green Powered to next level 28 June 2006 - DOE/National Renewable Energy Laboratory By installing on-site solar and wind power systems and purchasing renewable energy certificates, the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory has gone beyond being 'green powered.' The Laboratory is employing renewable energy to offset not only the total energy use of its buildings, but the energy used by NREL vehicles, employee commuting, air travel and other 'life cycle' energy consumption as well. Cool innovation from 3M 27 June 2006 - 3M Europe Demonstrating its commitment to providing innovative solutions for the workplace, global technology company 3M has integrated a cool new feature into its range of 6000 Series Full Face Respirators. The new design incorporates an exhalation valve at the base of the respirator that channels exhaled air downwards and out, providing maximum comfort and high efficiency. First new protective vests for Dutch Law Enforcement 27 June 2006 - DSM Coating Resins The first of 25,000 new protective vests for Dutch Law Enforcement was presented today to the Royal Dutch Police Services. The vests, manufactured by BSST GmbH of Germany in cooperation with Ten Cate Advanced Composites of The Netherlands, feature an innovative design incorporating Dyneema fiber and Dyneema Unidirectional sheet material from DSM Dyneema. Honeywell ProWeb improves image quality and captures subtle changes in process 27 June 2006 - Honeywell Specialty Materials Honeywell today announced the launch of Honeywell’s new ProWeb, the next generation of camera-based web monitoring technology, for newsprint, fine paper producers and printing houses. ProWeb’s new software and hardware features provide a real-time window into the cause of paper breaks, enabling the mill to improve machine uptime, process stability and product quality. Inspection of Working Platforms, Emissions Monitoring 27 June 2006 - Castings Technology International Following the introduction of the Working at Height Regulations, Cti environmental are contacting all members to inform them of some of the issues concerning work at height for the Cti environmental team. The emphasis will be on sites where Cti environmental carry out emissions monitoring work but it may also affect the way LEV testing, noise surveys and COSHH sampling is carried out. In particular the requirement to survey and check permanent platforms is described in more depth. Honywell wins process automation contract with Kuwait, based EQUATE Petrochemical Co. 27 June 2006 - Honeywell Specialty Materials Honeywell announced today it has been awarded a Process Automation Systems contract for new and existing petrochemical plants to be operated by EQUATE Petrochemical Company K.S.C. at a petrochemical site in Shuaiba, Kuwait. EQUATE operates existing plants at the Shuaiba site for the production of ethylene glycol, polyethylene and polypropylene. The announced Olefins II Project between Dowii and PIC will create several new plants for the production of ethylene and ethylene derivatives, which will also be operated by EQUATE. Fungus does not depend on fungus-farming ants for reproduction, researchers say 27 June 2006 - University of Texas at Austin Fungus-farming ants around the world cultivate essentially the same fungus and are not as critical to the reproduction of the fungi as previously believed, biologists at The University of Texas at Austin have discovered. Fungus does not depend on fungus-farming ants for reproduction, researchers say 27 June 2006 - University of Texas at Austin Fungus-farming ants around the world cultivate essentially the same fungus and are not as critical to the reproduction of the fungi as previously believed, biologists at The University of Texas at Austin have discovered. Markers of gene, protein, or micro-RNA activity predict outcome in prostate and colorectal cancers 27 June 2006 - American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Cancer researchers are working toward a future in which each patient's tumor will act like a crystal ball, revealing how oncologists should treat the cancer to obtain the best outcome. Currently, physicians cannot predict which patients with prostate cancer should receive extra therapy after surgery; or whether some of these patients have an indolent disease that does not even require surgery. Most patients with colorectal cancer have surgery, but some, even at the earliest stages, could benefit from additional treatment, if physicians only knew who. ABB helps earthquake victims in Indonesia 27 June 2006 - ABB Automation Technologies ABB employees had just completed a project in Yogyakarta on the Indonesian island of Java at the end of May when a powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck the area. They immediately began to help relieve the suffering of the homeless and injured. Better water treatment, better water 27 June 2006 - Alberta Research Council A new ultraviolet analyzer developed by the Alberta Research Council and being taken to market by Galvanic Applied Sciences Inc. will make water treatment more accurate and respond to the industry's need for quality measurements to improve water quality at reduced costs. ABB lights up U.K. landmark 27 June 2006 - ABB Automation Technologies ABB is supplying the electrical infrastructure for Beetham Tower in Manchester, a 47-storey luxury apartment building and five-star Hilton Hotel that will be one of the tallest buildings of its kind in Europe. ABB's integrated power solution for giant aluminum plant 27 June 2006 - ABB Automation Technologies ABB is supplying a complete integrated power solution, including process-critical rectifiers, unique rectifier control systems and award-winning current sensors, for the biggest aluminum potline ever built. 3M touch systems exhibits large format screens 27 June 2006 - 3M Europe 3M Touch Systems is displaying the latest additions to its range of screen products and technologies for the gaming market at the Amusement Trades Exhibition International/International Casino Exhibition (ATEI/ICE) 2006. A key attraction will be the new 32' ClearTek II touch screen designed to address the emerging large format needs of the casino and gaming industry. Bluff your way through the world cup with cheat notes from Post-it brand 27 June 2006 - 3M Europe Some people get a lot of stick when it comes to understanding the finer points of 'the beautiful game', but if you don't know your Gerrard from your Givenchy, don't fret! Shake off the football fear and fake your way through the World Cup this summer with limited edition Cheat Notes from Post-it brand. Metal Spinners Group saves time and money with 3M abrasives 27 June 2006 - VISTAGY Global innovation company 3M, together with Distribution Partner SAL, has helped Newcastle-upon-Tyne-based Metal Spinners Group Ltd to achieve dramatic time and materials savings during finishing processes with the latest 3M abrasives. VISTAGY Releases FiberSIM 5.1 Software for Designing Composite Products 27 June 2006 - VISTAGY VISTAGY, Inc., the developer of engineering software that provides specialized design functionality to commercial CAD/PDM/PLM systems, today announced the release of FiberSIM 5.1, the latest version of its design environment for composite products. FiberSIM 5.1 provides new specialized tools that enable engineers working in commercial CAD systems to automate design processes early in product development. This results in more efficient and accurate manufacture of complex or large composite parts, including products produced in multiple stages. Weizmann Institute Scientists weaponize an antibody to deliver continuous attacks on cancer cells 27 June 2006 - Weizmann Institute of Science In a recent study published in Molecular Cancer Therapeutics, researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science paired the active ingredient of a garden remedy with advanced bio-technology to deliver a powerful punch against cancer. The cancer killing effectiveness lies in their technique of arming a cancer-targeting antibody with the destructive potential of the dietary molecule otherwise known as 'allicin.' Weizmann Institute scientist's vision: Microscopic computers will function inside living tissues 27 June 2006 - Weizmann Institute of Science The world's smallest computer (around a trillion can fit in a drop of water) might one day go on record again as the tiniest medical kit. Made entirely of biological molecules, this computer was successfully programmed to identify, in a test tube, changes in the balance of molecules in the body that indicate the presence of certain cancers, to diagnose the type of cancer, and to react by producing a drug molecule to fight the cancer cells. New invention allows scientists to view intact biological samples under the electron microscope 26 June 2006 - Weizmann Institute of Science The scanning electron microscope has been a basic research tool for fifty years, and for those fifty years, scientists have been looking for better ways to observe biological samples under its beam. The problem is that the viewing chamber of the SEM must contain a vacuum (in which liquid water in tissues 'boils' away). P+Z Engineering Selects VISTAGY's FiberSIM Software as Specialized Design Tool for Composites Division 26 June 2006 - VISTAGY WALTHAM, Mass. (USA), March 24, 2006—VISTAGY, Inc., the developer of engineering software that provides specialized functionality to commercial CAD/PDM/PLM systems, today announced that P+Z Engineering GmbH of Munich, Germany has purchased FiberSIM software as its composites design tool. Rear-projection films from 3M revolutionise in-store design 26 June 2006 - 3M Europe 3M Optical Systems today announced the launch of a pioneering new rear-projection display film technology that enables static images, dynamic messaging and video to be projected directly onto glass partitions and public-facing windows in the retail and in-store design sector. The Vikuiti Rear-projection Film enables interior designers, brand owners and marketing managers to infuse a new level of energy into their displays to capture and inspire customer attention. 3M privacy filters shield sensitive on-screen data from prying eyes 26 June 2006 - 3M Europe 3M today announced its range of laptop and desktop computer privacy filters, which address mounting information security concerns of corporates as more and more employees use company laptops while travelling or in public places. Using 3M privacy filters, PC and laptop users are assured that confidential data on their screen is protected from sidelong glances whether it be from curious colleagues in open plan offices or nosy passengers in neighbouring airplane seats. Sounding out the effects of new noise regulations 26 June 2006 - 3M Europe International construction company Laing O'Rourke and leading occupational health and environmental safety specialist 3M have joined forces in a comprehensive, three-month survey on construction site noise. The report indicates that in order to comply with the new Control of Noise at Work Regulations certain measures should be introduced. ABB improves grid reliability in Algeria 26 June 2006 - ABB Automation Technologies An ABB Network Manager solution will improve grid reliability in one of Algeria's three power distribution networks by pinpointing and isolating network faults, work that is currently done by service teams traveling in difficult mountainous terrain. ABB turns wind into power in Quebec 26 June 2006 - ABB Automation Technologies Having completed work on a Quebec wind farm, ABB says it plans to be a major player in ongoing plans to turn Canada's wind resources into useable electric power. Internet wireless sensor to beef up cattle health 26 June 2006 - Alberta Research Council Increased production, profitability and effectiveness for ranchers, veterinarians and feedlot operators will soon be possible through new a wireless internet sensor technology being developed in Edmonton. ABB helps give The Wall Street Journal a new look 26 June 2006 - ABB Automation Technologies An ABB automation solution for 17 printing plants will enable the U.S. edition of The Wall Street Journal to appear in a new, slimmer format that will save publishers Dow Jones millions of dollars in annual production costs and secure print quality. Inflammation markers identify fatigue in breast cancer survivors 26 June 2006 - American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles have defined conditions associated with disabling fatigue that persists for years in almost a third of breast cancer survivors, according to a study in the May 1 issue of Clinical Cancer Research. New material testers for drug delivery systems 26 June 2006 - Lloyd Instruments Universal materials testing machines such as the LFPlus showing at MDT 2006 are finding increased use in the testing of a variety of drug delivery systems ranging from conventional syringes to needle-free injection systems and metered dose inhalers. Applications also include the testing of blister packs and other medical and sterile packaging. Newcastle bar trials 3M Projection Film 26 June 2006 - 3M Europe 3M Optical Systems today announced that its new Vikuiti rear projection window film is being trialled by a bar in Newcastle to show the football matches throughout the World Cup 2006. This trial is being held to enhance the viewing experience for football fans during of one of the world's most popular sporting events. 3M launches new general purpose structural acrylic adhesive 25 June 2006 - 3M Europe Global innovation company 3M has added to its range of structural acrylic adhesives with a new version for applications requiring maximum versatility and productivity. Scotch-Weld DP805 two part, 1:1 mix ratio adhesive offers a three to five minute working life and then builds strength rapidly to give a handling time of only seven minutes. 3M launches new Diamond Grade DG3 Reflective Sheeting with assured seal 25 June 2006 - 3M Europe 3M, a leading supplier of retro-reflective materials, has developed a brand new Diamond Grade micro-prismatic sheeting for emergency services vehicles. New 3M Diamond Grade DG3 Reflective Sheeting provides brilliant daytime colour and night time reflectivity and incorporates an innovative new edge sealing solution that cuts and seals in one process. Vishay's new aluminum capacitors achieve maximum impedance at 100 kHz 25 June 2006 - Vishay Electronic Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. today announced a new family of surface-mount aluminum capacitors with very low impedance, high ripple current, long useful life, and solderability under lead (Pb)-free conditions. The new 150 CRZ capacitors are also compliant with the European Union's Restriction of Hazardous Substances. Vishay announces the release of a new surface-mount aluminum capacitor series 25 June 2006 - Vishay Electronic Vishay Intertechnology, Inc today announced the release of a new surface-mount aluminum capacitor series designed to provide capacitance values up to 680 µF and reliability at high temperatures up to 125 °C. The new 140 CRH RoHS-compliant SMD aluminum capacitor is both lead (Pb)-free and solderable under lead (Pb)-free soldering conditions. A new particle detector built at the Weizmann Institute of Science will help probe the primordial universe 25 June 2006 - Weizmann Institute of Science When the first matter came into being right after the big bang, what was it like? It may not have been quite as scientists have been describing it. That's one of the possibilities raised by four international teams of researchers that are about to publish important results three years into an experiment to recreate the primordial matter of the universe. Weizmann Institute scientists are among those who participated in the creation of matter that may be the 'quark-gluon plasma' thought to be the first matter in the universe. Weizmann Institute scientists develop a method for analysing crack progression 25 June 2006 - Weizmann Institute of Science Could engineers have known ahead of time exactly how much pressure the levees protecting New Orleans could withstand before giving way? Is it possible to predict when and under what conditions material wear and tear will become critical, causing planes to crash or bridges to collapse? A study by Weizmann Institute scientists takes a new and original approach to the study of how materials fracture and split apart. Three different types of code come into play when rats sense with their whiskers 25 June 2006 - Weizmann Institute of Science Is there a universal neural code, similar to the genetic code, in which the complexity of sense and experience can be reduced to a few simple rules? According to Prof. Ehud Ahissar of the Weizmann Institute's Neurobiology Department, the answer might be no. He and his team have been studying how rats use their whiskers to sense their environment, and have found that the seemingly simple act of feeling out a 3-D object requires three different types of code. New ultra-high strength steel for improved crashworthiness 25 June 2006 - SSAB Tunnplåt AB An advanced hot-dip galvanised, high strength steel that has excellent formability and can be re-bent without the risk of cracking, this is a news item that will be of major importance to the development of stronger and lighter door beams and other car components for improved crashworthiness. Dogal 800 DPX is the latest SSAB Tunnplåt product in the category of ultra-high strength, dual phase steels. Tecan is now producing high-accuracy bespoke semiconductor leadframes 25 June 2006 - Tecan Tecan is now routinely producing high-accuracy bespoke semiconductor leadframes which deliver a range of inherent benefits compared to traditional 'stamped' products. New cost effective RFI screening solutions 25 June 2006 - Tecan Radio-frequency interference is a key consideration for electronics engineers, who need to satisfy individual screening needs quickly, efficiently and in line with electromagnetic compatibility directives. New patterned finish ReflectionsCinc 25 June 2006 - ThyssenKrupp Steel Based on the successful color collection ReflectionsOne, ThyssenKrupp Hoesch Bausysteme is now offering an additional design option for a new color experience in building with steel. The characteristic feature of the new finish called ReflectionsCinc is a printed spangle pattern. Like the ReflectionsOne collection, it was developed in association with the renowned color designer Friedrich Ernst von Garnier. New: Stainless steel DAVEX beams 25 June 2006 - ThyssenKrupp Steel Having successfully launched its carbon steel DAVEX profiles and established a Europe-wide distribution network, Gelsenkirchen/Germany-based ThyssenKrupp DAVEX GmbH is now introducing a new product: DAVEX profiles of stainless steel. Pearl effect: Beauty in the eye of the beholder 24 June 2006 - ThyssenKrupp Steel The appearance of products from Thyssen Krupp Hoesch Bausysteme GmbH with pearl-effect coatings changes depending on where they are seen from. This effect, which can provide visual highlights for the facades of residential and commercial buildings, is created by so-called interference pigments. ThyssenKrupp Hoesch Bausysteme GmbH is exhibiting construction elements with the pearl-effect coating in hall 1, booth 410. Scaffolding manufactured from high strength steel 24 June 2006 - SSAB Tunnplåt AB Lower weight and simpler to use, the new, latest design of scaffolding manufactured from high strength steel by Haki is around 25 percent lighter than earlier systems. Due to its low weight, the new high strength steel scaffolding will also be able to replace many of the alumi-nium scaffolding systems now available on the market. The new design has been developed to meet the needs of the offshore industry for safer scaffolding systems for maintenance work on drilling platforms in the North Sea. Single source for high performance hybrid package lids 24 June 2006 - Tecan Critical to the success of manufacturing semiconductor and optoelectronic hybrid packages are their lids, which must be highly accurate and exact fits, to ensure electromechanical integrity. Traditionally, manufacturers of hybrid packages, or tubs, buy the lids separately and may have to use more than one sub-contract source for specialized finishing, such as electroplating. The time and logistical problems associated with these supply methods have now been solved by single-source specialist, Tecan. Labyrinth RFI screening at design stage pays dividends 24 June 2006 - Tecan Increasing demand on design and development teams associated with the screening of RF and microwave circuitry has led to the development of labyrinth and lid RFI screening, a board-level multi-cavity shielding concept developed and produced by Tecan. A newly discovered source of DNA in fossil bones holds promise for unearthing the past 24 June 2006 - Weizmann Institute of Science Scientists at the Weizmann Institute of Science recently discovered a new source of well-preserved ancient DNA in fossil bones. Their findings were published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Anti-graffiti facade elements from ThyssenKrupp Hoesch Bausysteme 24 June 2006 - ThyssenKrupp Steel Anyone building a house wants it to keep looking as good as new for as long as possible. That's why the company Straub Etiketten GmbH chose an anti-graffiti coating for the facade of its new factory building in Fehrbellin in the German state of Brandenburg. This new surface not only provides protection against graffiti artists, it also stays cleaner longer than conventional steel facades and is easier to clean. The only supplier of steel construction elements with anti-graffiti coating is ThyssenKrupp Hoesch Bausysteme GmbH, headquartered in Kreuztal in Germany's Siegerland region. With a new method scientists can identify novel protein molecules in days rather than months 24 June 2006 - Weizmann Institute of Science A team of scientists at the Weizmann Institute of Science and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has developed a method that could speed up the process of identifying novel protein molecules for medical or biological research hundreds of times over. Scientists reveals how fruit fly embryos impose order in early development 24 June 2006 - Weizmann Institute of Science Soon after fertilization, the cells in an embryo, which have been dividing furiously from the start, begin to take on different forms and to separate into layers that will eventually give rise to the organism's various tissues and organs. But dividing and changing shape, two distinct processes, cannot happen simultaneously. Directing activities so each takes place in turn becomes critical when the pressure is on to do both. A team of Weizmann Institute scientists recently found how a cellular 'traffic cop' temporarily halts cell division so other processes can proceed. Vishay's new phototriacs with static dV/dt of 5 kV/µs, blocking voltages of 400 V and 600 V 24 June 2006 - Vishay Electronic Vishay Intertechnology, Inc is adding to its industry-leading phototriac portfolio with 12 new devices offering a static dV/dt of 5 kV/µs, a five-fold improvement over the next best devices from other suppliers. These new phototriacs give customers a selection of 58 base phototriac part numbers (excluding electrical and lead form options) that is broad enough to meet any application requirement. A new family of surface-mount aluminum capacitors with very low impedance for Vishay 24 June 2006 - Vishay Electronic Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. today announced a new family of surface-mount aluminum capacitors with very low impedance, high ripple current, long useful life, and solderability under lead (Pb)-free conditions. The new 150 CRZ capacitors are also compliant with the European Union's Restriction of Hazardous Substances. Lethal breast cancer rate higher in young blacks 24 June 2006 - University of Chicago Young black women with breast cancer are more prone than whites or older blacks to develop a type of tumor with genetic traits that make it especially deadly and hard to treat, a study has found. Bayer CropScience’s vegetable seed business Nunhems continues to invest in future growth 23 June 2006 - Bayer MaterialScience AG On Friday June 23, 2006, Nunhems, the vegetable seed business of Bayer CropScience celebrated the 90th anniversary of its headquarters in Haelen, The Netherlands, at its premises. On this occasion, the Governor of the Queen of the Province of Limburg, L.J.P.M Frissen inaugurated two new facilities, a seed processing warehouse and a greenhouse for breeding, phytopathology and biotechnology, representing an investment of approximately 6 million Euros. Vishay releases three dual single-pole/double-throw monolithic CMOS analog switches 23 June 2006 - Vishay Electronic Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. today released three dual single-pole/double-throw monolithic CMOS analog switches that combine a low voltage operating range and low on-resistance ratings in a small package size for signal routing applications in portable and battery-powered end products. New Vishay 093 PMG-SI aluminum capacitors achieve 2,000 hours rated useful lifetime 23 June 2006 - Vishay Electronic Vishay Intertechnology today announced the release of a new series of aluminum electrolytic capacitors with a capacitance range from 68 µF to 820 µF for mains-side filter-buffer applications. The capacitors have ± 20 % tolerance and a 2,000 hours useful lifetime rating at +85 °C. Scientists has shown exactly why a new drug has sometimes serious side effects 23 June 2006 - Weizmann Institute of Science A team of scientists at the Weizmann Institute of Science, working in collaboration with scientists at St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, has shown exactly why a new drug that's been proven effective against colon cancer has sometimes serious side effects. Their hope is that these findings will allow the drug's design to be improved so as to lower the incidence of these side effects. Weizmann Institute scientists create method for predicting chemotherapy success 23 June 2006 - Weizmann Institute of Science Chemotherapy drugs, given intravenously, are the mainstay of the fight against cancer. But doctors know that sometimes these drugs effect a complete cure, while other times they can be nearly ineffective. How to turn some of those failures into successes? Ski Dubai: Insulating panels and DAVEX beams for skiing at plus 40 degrees 23 June 2006 - ThyssenKrupp Steel Isocab N.V., a Belgian-based subsidiary of ThyssenKrupp Steel AG, and ThyssenKrupp DAVEX GmbH, Gelsenkirchen, have supplied insulating panels and facade beams for an indoor ski resort in Dubai. The resort in the United Arab Emirates' biggest city was opened to the public in January. The insulating panels, developed for cold room construction, were used for the interior walls and roof of the indoor skiing center. ThyssenKrupp DAVEX supplied its innovative DAVEX beams for a glass facade. New findings that may have implications in delaying and slowing down cognitive deterioration in old age 23 June 2006 - Weizmann Institute of Science A team of scientists at the Weizmann Institute of Science, led by Prof. Michal Schwartz of the Neurobiology Department, has come up with new findings that may have implications in delaying and slowing down cognitive deterioration in old age. The basis for these developments is Schwartz's team's observations, published today in the February issue of Nature Neuroscience, that immune cells contribute to maintaining the brain's ability to maintain cognitive ability and cell renewal throughout life. New PCB rework stencils which ensure accurate and repeatable printed results, for single component footprints 23 June 2006 - Tecan PCB rework stencils which ensure accurate and repeatable printed results, for single component footprints such as QFP's, PLCC's, BGA's, µBGA's and surface-mount connectors, are now available from Tecan, along with a range of associated accessories. Technical breakthrough leads to crashworthy battery holder for hybrid cars 23 June 2006 - SSAB Tunnplåt AB US based Trim Trends has developed a crashworthy battery holder manufactured from ultra-high strength steel for the batteries powering the recently launched Ford Escape Hybrid SUV. The battery holder is produced using press tools of advanced design that represent a major technical advance in working high strength steels. This opens the way for regular production of large components made from very high strength steels. The result may be lighter, safer and more environmentally-friendly cars that can be produced at reasonable cost. New low-profile PCB screening cans and enclosures 23 June 2006 - Tecan Low-profile PCB screening cans and enclosures, which can be re-flowed with conventional and SMD components, are now available from Tecan. ReflectionsLume: The nature of steel 23 June 2006 - ThyssenKrupp Steel A design principle frequently used by architects and planners is to make building materials visible and emphasize their character. After all, the personality of a building is determined not only by its shape and color, but also by the materials it is built with. ThyssenKrupp Service Acier: New slitting line for high-strength steels 22 June 2006 - ThyssenKrupp Steel ThyssenKrupp Service Acier, a French subsidiary of ThyssenKrupp Stahl-Service-Center GmbH, has begun operation of a new slitting line. The line can process steels with strengths of up to 1,400 megapascals and was installed in response to increasing demand from automotive customers for high-strength steels. Combinational stencils satisyfy current & next generation needs 22 June 2006 - Tecan A combination of proven design features present the most efficient way of ensuring solder paste printing stencils offer the best possible performance when faced with present-day and future challenges facing PCB manufacturers, says Dorset based market leader, Tecan. Safer bus seat weighs 20% less 22 June 2006 - SSAB Tunnplåt AB A new bus seat built from high-strength steel has been a success for Grammer S.r.l. from Italy. Improved comfort, better safety and significantly lower weight are among the advantages of the new seat, to say nothing of affordable production costs. Grammer has now been nominated for the Swedish Steel Prize 2004 for the seat's high-strength steel frame. Leading drive manufacturer replaces all stencil frames with Genesis 22 June 2006 - Tecan Stencil technology leader, Tecan is celebrating a major coup with the news of a deal which has seen both its revolutionary Genesis frame and multi-level stencils adopted exclusively by world-leading electronic drive manufacturer, Control Techniques. The highly successful Tecan frames and stencils are now used company-wide by the specialist manufacturer. A multidisciplinary team develops an analytical method to trace lineage trees of cells 22 June 2006 - Weizmann Institute of Science Some fundamental outstanding questions in science: 'Where do stem cells originate?' 'How does cancer develop?' 'When do cell types split off from each other in the embryo? 'might be answered if scientists had a way to map the history of the body's cells going back to the fertilized egg. Now, a multidisciplinary team at the Weizmann Institute of Science has developed an analytical method that can trace the lineage trees of cells. New steel construction elements with roofing tile look 22 June 2006 - ThyssenKrupp Steel Isowelle Dach, the sandwich element for pitched roofs from ThyssenKrupp Hoesch Bausysteme, is now available with a new wrinkle coating. Wrinkle coatings are textured color coatings which give steel construction elements a similar appearance to ceramic roofing tiles. Compared with existing matt coatings, the surfaces are also less sensitive to dirt and easier to clean. Isowelle Dach elements with wrinkle finish are available in red or black, the classic colors for roofing tiles. Weizmann Institute scientists discover a molecular security mechanism for keeping mutations in check 22 June 2006 - Weizmann Institute of Science Everyone knows mutations, genetic mistakes in DNA, the material of heredity, are bad: The more mutations in the cell's DNA, the higher the risk of cancer developing. But in the last few years it has become clear that the very processes that generate mutations, if they take place at a relatively low frequency, can actually protect us from cancer. Researchers find new method for mapping gene expression in MRI 22 June 2006 - Weizmann Institute of Science New findings show an iron storage molecule in the cell can serve as an advanced tool for mapping gene expression. Future gene therapy may use a technique in which non-invasive magnetic resonance imaging is used to track this molecule. The results of this research, conducted by Prof. Michal Neeman of the Weizmann Institute's Biological Regulation Department, were published in the research journal Neoplasia. Vishay is giving designers a new source of small-footprint capacitors for mobile electronic systems 22 June 2006 - Vishay Electronic Giving designers a new source of small-footprint capacitors for mobile electronic systems, Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. today announced the release of a family of leadframeless tantalum capacitors with face-down terminations. New solid state relay, dual photovoltaic MOSFET driver that offers the highest open-circuit voltage 22 June 2006 - Vishay Electronic Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. today announced a new solid state relay, dual photovoltaic MOSFET driver that offers the highest open-circuit voltage and short-circuit current combination available on the market. When coupled with Vishay Siliconix MOSFETs, the new VO1263AB provides longer product life, higher reliability, and faster switching compared to equivalent electrical mechanical relay designs. RAD pseudo-wire technology integrated into Narad Broadband Access Network Solution for HFC 22 June 2006 - RAD Data Communications Ltd Narad Networks, a leading provider of commercial-grade last-mile broadband Ethernet access for HFC systems has partnered with RAD Data Communications to incorporate RAD's industry-leading pseudo-wire circuit emulation technology into the NARAD Broadband Interface Unit to provide cable MSOs with a single-box solution delivering T1/E1 plus Ethernet over HFC. Model suggests Antarctic ice sheet more dynamic than previously believed 22 June 2006 - Boston University Through dated geological records scientists have known for decades that variations in the Earth’s orbit around the sun, subtle changes in the distance between the two, control ice ages. But, for the first 2 million years of the Northern Hemisphere Ice Age there has always been a mismatch between the timing of ice sheet changes and the Earth’s orbital parameters. DSM invests in biomaterials company Oxford Performance Materials 21 June 2006 - DSM Coating Resins DSM Venturing, the corporate venturing unit of Royal DSM N.V., today announced that it has invested USD 1.2 mln in the biomaterials company Oxford Performance Materials. This investment links on to DSM’s innovation ambitions in the emerging business area of biomedical materials, which is an important element of DSM’s strategy Vision 2010, Building on Strengths. Two new high-speed converter solutions that integrate the control MOSFET for Vishay 21 June 2006 - Vishay Electronic Vishay Intertechnology, Inc today released two new high-speed converter solutions that integrate the control MOSFET, the synchronous MOSFET, and driver circuit in a low-profile, high-performance PowerPAK MLF 10x10 package. The new products simplify the single and multiphase dc-to-dc design process and provide 3 % higher efficiency compared with discrete solutions. Vishay releases a new Trench MOS Barrier Schottky rectifier 21 June 2006 - Vishay Electronic Vishay Intertechnology, Inc today released a new Trench MOS Barrier Schottky rectifier with the lowest forward voltage ever achieved for this device type. A Weizmann Institute study finds that signals travel from rat's whiskers to its brain along 3 separate pathways 21 June 2006 - Weizmann Institute of Science Like blind peoples' fingers, rats use their whiskers to engage in active sensing, a combination of movement and touch, when trying to figure out the location and identity of a certain object. But how the brain decodes the signals it receives from the whiskers is unclear. A team of scientists at the Weizmann Institute of Science has identified some basic principles of communication 21 June 2006 - Weizmann Institute of Science How do we succeed in putting our ideas into words, so that another person can understand them? This complex undertaking involves translating an idea into a one-dimensional sequence, a string of words to be read or spoken one after the other. Of course the person on the receiving end might not get the intended point: The effective expression of one's ideas is considered an art, or at least a desirable and important skill. Solar Energy Project at the Weizmann Institute promises to advance the use of hydrogen fuel 21 June 2006 - Weizmann Institute of Science Innovative solar technology that may offer a 'green' solution to the production of hydrogen fuel has been successfully tested on a large scale at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel. The technology also promises to facilitate the storage and transportation of hydrogen. The chemical process behind the technology was originally developed at Weizmann, and it has been scaled up in collaboration with European scientists. New stencil technology improves paste release and definition 21 June 2006 - Tecan Subtle stencil design enhancements have been introduced by leading specialist manufacturer Tecan, actively promoting better aperture filling and printed deposit definition, leading to improved consistency across the printing process. Passenger seats of high-strength steel make buses lighter and safer 21 June 2006 - SSAB Tunnplåt AB By leveraging the advantages of advanced high-strength steel, the Spanish company Fainsa has developed a new bus seat that is both safer and lighter than existing ones. The seat meets the stricter safety requirements now adopted by several EU countries, and the weight of the seat frame is reduced by over 30 percent. The seat has a built-in three-point belt and integrated whiplash protection. Tecan recognised for market-leading expertise, in design & manufacture of high-precision micro metal components 21 June 2006 - Tecan Recognition of its market-leading expertise, in the design and manufacture of high-precision micro metal components, has been afforded to Weymouth based Tecan. The company is the only Photo ElectroForming specialist to have been accepted into an elite group of 36 companies in the recently launched EU initiative, MASMICRO, an EU-FP6 Integrated Project with a duration of four years. More economical: DAVEX lightweight profiles for drywall construction and high bay storage 21 June 2006 - ThyssenKrupp Steel Same strength, lower weight, lower cost: the new lightweight profiles from ThyssenKrupp DAVEX GmbH. The Gelsenkirchen-based company has developed double-T profiles of thin steel sheet for use in drywall construction, storage systems and lightweight load-bearing steel structures. The DAVEX lightweight profiles offer the same strength as conventional beams but weigh up to 50 percent less. As they use less material, ThyssenKrupp DAVEX GmbH can offer its products at lower cost. Prepainted automotive steel direct from coil 21 June 2006 - ThyssenKrupp Steel After introducing its concept for preprimed and prefilled steel sheet at the IAA Frankfurt Motor Show 2003, ThyssenKrupp Stahl AG is now demonstrating that the material is ready for production use in the auto industry. High-strength sheet in outer skin quality 20 June 2006 - ThyssenKrupp Steel The Auto Division of ThyssenKrupp Stahl AG has investigated the possibility of using advanced high-strength steels for exposed automotive body panels. Large outer skin panels offer great potential for weight reduction. Cold room panels for a new event concept 20 June 2006 - ThyssenKrupp Steel A 'showcase for high-end design', that's how Frankfurt's trade show organizers are promoting the new international event 'The Design Annual', to be staged in the Frankfurt Festhalle from May 6 to 20. With their concept for the exhibition booths, architects Reed Kram and Clemens Weißhaar are hoping to set international standards for future shows in the design sector. A major element in this will be 2,700 square meters of PU 220 insulating panels from ThyssenKrupp Steel subsidiary ems Isoliersysteme GmbH. New sieves and meshes, for the most demanding medical, pharmaceutical and bio-engineering needs 20 June 2006 - Tecan Sieves and meshes, for the most demanding medical, pharmaceutical and bio-engineering needs, are now available from Tecan. They can be produced in standard and bespoke forms to offer, screening, filtering and particulate processing accuracy levels which are unmatched in the industry. New method could revolutionise vehicle manufacturing 20 June 2006 - SSAB Tunnplåt AB The Swedish company Ortic, together with Bemo of Germany, has developed a new method of roll-forming steel sections in curved or varying shapes. The method, dubbed Monroe, utilises high-precision computer control and infinitely adjustable rollers. Microstructure specialist Tecan, has manufactured over 2,000,000 microscopic calibration bars 20 June 2006 - Tecan In response to an unusually challenging customer request, Dorset based microstructure specialist Tecan, has manufactured over two million microscopic calibration bars with sub-micron tolerances, for a leading chemicals manufacturer. Organic Chemistry Scientists catch a glimpse of platinum-based complexes 20 June 2006 - Weizmann Institute of Science Do metal complexes casually stroll around certain molecules prior to chemical reactions? Scientists in the Organic Chemistry Department of the Weizmann Institute of Science have caught a glimpse of platinum-based complexes 'walking' a path to their destinations. Routine uterine biopsies turned up a surprising result that could open up new pathways in fertility research 20 June 2006 - Weizmann Institute of Science Louis Pasteur said that 'chance favors the prepared mind.' For Prof. Nava Dekel of the Weizmann Institute's Biological Regulation Department, some completely unexpected results of biopsies performed on women with fertility problems have led to a new path of scientific discovery that may hold hope for women trying to conceive. Scientists at Weizmann Institute of Science & in Sweden discover how excess body fat can lead diabetes 20 June 2006 - Weizmann Institute of Science One out of 12 people in the western world suffers from type 2 (adult onset) diabetes. Worldwide, 150 million people are diabetic and their numbers are expected to double in the next 20 years, a result of the growing obesity epidemic. Yet, the reasons for the strong correlation between excess body fat and diabetes have been puzzling researchers. Vishay's new IrDA FIR 4 mbit/s transceivers allow seamless implementation of the IrSimpleShot Protocol 20 June 2006 - Vishay Electronic Vishay Intertechnology is adding to its optoelectronics product portfolio with two new infrared transceivers that support the IrDA high-speed IrSimpleShot protocol for beaming digital pictures directly from camera phones to TVs, printers, and other enabled camera phones. Vishay announces the CDHV, a surface-mount chip resistor divider with a small size profile